Fatal Cessna 172 accident near Pisto Liquino Airport

1 fatality • Liquino, Ecuador

A cargo flight operating in Ecuador resulted in a single fatality after the aircraft was discovered near a runway in Provincia de Pastaza.

What happened

On February 28, 2009, a Cessna 172N, registration HC-BFQ, was conducting a cargo flight from Aeropuerto Rio de Amazonas (SESM) to Pisto Liquino. The aircraft, operated by Aeroclub Pastaza, was transporting 209 kilograms of cement and iron bars intended for construction.

The pilot last communicated with air traffic control at 1515 UTC, reporting a position at the TOPUS intersection at an altitude of 3,500 feet. On March 1, the wreckage was located near the runway at Pisto Liquino Airport in Provincia de Pastaza, Ecuador. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined as the circumstances surrounding the damage to the aircraft remain unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Feb 2009 CESSNA 172 N accident near Liquino, Ecuador?

A cargo flight operating in Ecuador resulted in a single fatality after the aircraft was discovered near a runway in Provincia de Pastaza.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Feb 2009 CESSNA 172 N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Feb 2009 involved a CESSNA 172 N, operated by Aeroclub Pastaza, at Liquino, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident could not be determined as the circumstances surrounding the damage to the aircraft remain unknown.

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